I'm restoring my '71 and know nothing about shock/strut brand comparisons. I am a newbe to the 914, haven't even driven one. This project had sat in a Florida garage for 30 years when I bought it and shipped it to Ohio.
That was 2 years ago. This project is a retirement gift to myself and I intend to build a very nice "driver" with a "decent" ride, not too rough and not too spongy.
I've already rebuilt the front steering and suspension using KYB shocks understanding them to be equivalent to OEM specs. I was planning to buy the same for the rear and had not considered replacement of the springs.
Questions:
Will the KYBs give me a satisfactory ride? Looking for a Sunday "ice cream" driver.
How do I know if rear springs need replacement?
What procedure is used to test integrity of the trailing arm bushings?
Thanks guys. This forum and all it provides has been extremely helpful. You've all made my project much more interesting.
Let me share with you the status of my project:
-All bodywork (minimal required) and panel off paint has been completed and all new rubber and seals.
-Type 4 2 ltr with twin Empi 44's was freshened by local pro and installed.
-new fuel lines and pump installed
-all shift lever bushings replaced
-most wiring replaced as needed
-gauges have been restored and oil temp/pressure VDOs being added
-new brake lines, MS, calipers, rotors, pedal assy, etc..
-custom interior is being sewn
Let me bore you with a few pics in my shop:
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